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Adventures in Science

Unlock the Mysteries of Poisons (Grades 4 and 5)

February 17, 2014 - February 21, 2014

Discover the power of poisons while solving a mystery at the Museum! Whether used as a defense against predators, a source of ‘magical’ powers, or harnessed for lifesaving medical treatments, poisons are very powerful. In this week-long camp, we will explore poisons found in nature and see how their power is used in both the natural world and by humans.

Monday–Friday, February 17–21, 20149:00 am–4:00 pm

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How do scientists gather information about planets and moons millions of miles away? Learn the answer while flying through a digital simulation of the universe, building and using telescopes, and investigating nearby moons, planets, and stars.

From long-lost cities to hidden temples, unearth the past as you learn the techniques and tools used by scientists to excavate sites and analyze the objects left by past cultures. Explore the Museum’s halls as you search for cultural treasures and learn what it would have been like to live in the past.

What makes one species go extinct while another thrives? Explore the clues left behind by prehistoric hominids and investigate how their early adaptations affected their survival. Together we’ll decipher the differences between our species and our less-fortunate extinct relatives.

Stegosaurus, Oviraptor, or Tyrannosaurus rex—which is your favorite? Get up close with real dinosaur fossils, learn how dinosaurs walked and what they ate, and immerse yourself in the diversity of these prehistoric animals.

Earthquakes, volcanoes, and more—watch out! Have you ever wondered what causes these natural disasters? Explore our special exhibition as we learn about the forces of nature, and how people around the world cope with their destructive power.

Which animal moves the fastest? What could possibly survive inside a volcano? Which organism lives longer than any other? Learn the answer to these questions and many more as we explore the extraordinary achievements of life on Earth.

Get up close and personal with tarantulas, examine the strength of spider silk, investigate how spiders inspire robotics engineers, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Spiders Alive exhibit.

What do we know about our planetary neighbors and stars millions of light years away? Join us for an adventure as you fly through a digital simulation of the universe, build and use telescopes, and investigate nearby moons, planets, and stars.

Do you have what it takes to be an archaeologist? Find out as you explore a simulated archaeological dig site, analyze plant and animal remains found alongside our ancestors, and design your own prehistoric home to help you survive.

How do scientists gather information about planets and moons millions of miles away? Find out as you build and launch a rocket, collect and analyze space data, and try your hand at programming and operating your own robot.

How can paleontologists know what dinosaurs looked like, all those years ago? Use the tools and techniques of paleontology to examine real fossils, figure out how dinosaurs walked, and determine what might have covered their skin—scales, feathers, or nothing at all.

Event Information

Registration Open

Dates

February 17, 2014 - February 21, 2014

Registration Information

To register, call (212) 769-5200.

Location

The instructors will meet parents and children at the 1st Floor Security Entrance, which is on Central Park West, following the semi-circular driveway underneath the main steps to the museum. The Teddy Roosevelt Memorial is located there.

During Festival Luna, a two-day Global Weekends festival that took place at the Museum in early 2013, the Museum hosted a team from Kitchen Conversations, a project to document storytelling about food. Interviewers asked visitors to offer personal reflections about meals and cooking. In this podcast, join the conversation with raconteurs of all ages and from different backgrounds as they swap recipes and recall their favorite home-cooked meals.

In the run-up to Saturday’s opening of the new exhibition Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, we’ll be introducing you to five interesting species—one a day—from this amazing flying reptile group. First up: Pterodaustro guinazui, which lived about 100 million years ago.